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Next month’s monthly mini model LEGO store build is now open! June’s 2018 LEGO build will be a surfer dragon. Quantities limited to 120 per night and are limited to children only. You can register here.

Images of the LEGO City Train sets have arrived on LEGO’s servers. It certainly is a bit of a change from the passenger train as we received a red one before and a white one and now its a yellow one. The freight train also comes with some other cool features such as a van carrying bank cash. These train sets feature a 2.0 power up motor functions which means that you can control the movement using their standard remote or using your own cellphone! (via thebrickfan)

LEGO Overwatch sets are coming soon according to a recently released BusinessWire Press Release. Overwatch is released by Blizzard and is a multiplayer shooter video game. Thanks to forum member Brick & Blue for the news.

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Set for ongoing growth with a slate of world-class entertainment properties, Activision Blizzard Consumer Products Group (ABCPG) arrives at Licensing Expo 2018 with an all-star roster of licensing and retail partners. Through gameplay, film and television content, esports events and consumer products, Activision and Blizzard Entertainment are creating depth, breadth and longevity of engagement around their franchises and across platforms. A year into the group’s formation, ABCPG is successfully delivering against the company’s franchises, including Blizzard’s Overwatch® and Activision’s Call of Duty®, among others.

The merchandising program for Overwatch is significantly expanding. Hasbro has been awarded the master toy license for the franchise with plans for a wide range of play experiences including a NERF product line, games and more. Additionally, LEGO® Group has plans for multiple Overwatch building sets across various price points. Further, Overwatch is just one of many Blizzard Entertainment properties featured in the recently announced exclusive apparel line from UNIQLO as part of its Spring/Summer 2018 collection that launched globally on May 18.

The pop culture phenomenon Call of Duty franchise continues to realize massive success, and Activision is poised to have the largest merchandising program to date based on product category and global expansion. This year Black Ops is back! The highly anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, scheduled for release on October 12, perfectly lends itself to new categories including collectibles and allows for a richer assortment of assets to support the massive game experience built for fans. Design agency PowerStation Studios is bringing new creative to life that’s expanding the depth and breadth of the program and supporting partners across various international markets.

Esports has emerged as a significant opportunity that engages millions of players and spectators worldwide. Activision Blizzard is at the forefront of competitive gaming with the Call of Duty World League, MLG Network and the Overwatch League™, the first major global professional esports league with city-based teams. A robust apparel line is at the center of the merchandising program, designed to appeal to a massive global audience of gamers. ABCPG is currently seeking best-in-class partners across all product categories to explore burgeoning licensing and merchandising prospects targeting a new era of fans.

“Since debuting at last year’s Licensing Expo, we’ve begun to successfully realize our vision of offering more value and more opportunities for our global licensing and retail partners by leveraging the blockbuster franchises that Activision and Blizzard have created and expanded over many years of dedicated development,” said Tim Kilpin, CEO and president, Activision Blizzard Consumer Products Group. “For our hundreds of millions of players around the world, we’re working hard to build lasting global franchises that they can connect with across game platforms and through esports and vibrant transmedia story content. We are well positioned to continue playing a leading role in shaping the future of entertainment.”

A new ride is coming up soon at the LEGOLAND California Resort! See below for the press release and for the details.

GET READY TO DIVE! SUBMARINES FOR THE NEW LEGO® CITY: DEEP SEA ADVENTURE SUBMARINE RIDE AT LEGOLAND® CALIFORNIA RESORT HAVE ARRIVED!

CARLSBAD, Calif. (May 08, 2018) – LEGO® City: Deep Sea Adventure submarine ride is getting ready to take its maiden voyage this summer and the submarines have officially arrived at LEGOLAND® California Resort! Eight 22,000 pound submarines were unloaded and installed in the 300,000 gallon tank as construction continues on the interactive ride featuring real sharks, rays and fish. The family theme park’s newest ride is planned to open in July.

LEGO® CITY: Deep Sea Adventure submarine ride is Merlin Entertainments’ single largest investment for a ride in any LEGOLAND® Park. For the first time in the United States, LEGOLAND California Resort brings guests onboard a real submarine where they’ll go underwater to discover a truly amazing world filled with more than 2,000 real sea animals, including several species of stingrays and a variety of sharks. Through the use of touchscreens at each porthole inside the sub, guests can help the LEGO minifigure dive team identify gems, pearls, LEGO® gold coins and more throughout the four minute journey.

The submarine ride will be included in the price of admission this summer at LEGOLAND California Resort. For more information and to sign up for insider updates, visit LEGOLAND.com/deepsea2018.

CARLSBAD, Calif. (May 08, 2018) – LEGO® City: Deep Sea Adventure submarine ride is getting ready to take its maiden voyage this summer and the submarines have officially arrived at LEGOLAND® California Resort! Eight 22,000 pound submarines were unloaded and installed in the 300,000 gallon tank as construction continues on the interactive ride featuring real sharks, rays and fish. The family theme park’s newest ride is planned to open in July.

LEGO® CITY: Deep Sea Adventure submarine ride is Merlin Entertainments’ single largest investment for a ride in any LEGOLAND® Park. For the first time in the United States, LEGOLAND California Resort brings guests onboard a real submarine where they’ll go underwater to discover a truly amazing world filled with more than 2,000 real sea animals, including several species of stingrays and a variety of sharks. Through the use of touchscreens at each porthole inside the sub, guests can help the LEGO minifigure dive team identify gems, pearls, LEGO® gold coins and more throughout the four minute journey.

The submarine ride will be included in the price of admission this summer at LEGOLAND California Resort. For more information and to sign up for insider updates, visit LEGOLAND.com/deepsea2018.

The LEGO Group has announced that it will be opening its 2nd flagship store in China sometime in late 2018. The location will be at the Shanghai ShiMao Festival City in People’s Square. You can read the full press release here.

Jacob Kragh, General Manager of LEGO China, said:

“Opening our second flagship store in China reconfirms our long-term commitment to the country and our dedication to bring creative LEGO play experiences to Chinese consumers. It will bring more opportunities for Chinese children, parents and LEGO fans of all ages to enjoy high-quality engagement with the LEGO brand, while at the same time creating a friendly and inspiring environment even for those who are taking their first steps in creative building.”

Covering 585 square metres over two floors inside Shanghai ShiMao Festival City in People’s Square, the new flagship store will feature a unique LEGO personalisation experience – the first of its kind in China – allowing guests of all ages to interact with LEGO bricks in creative and innovative ways.

Next month’s LEGO Monthly Mini Model Build is a LEGO Tractor! Registration will open on April 15 at 10am EST. You must be a LEGO VIP in order to register for the event. You can register for the free building event here.

Walmart has listed a never before seen LEGO Jurassic World set known as 75933 T.Rex Transport. Below is the description for the set. (via Brickset)

LEGO Jurassic 75933 T.Rex Transport

Track the Tyrannosaurus Rex in this big-action play set scene inspired by Jurassic World and return it to the transporter, featuring a single-seater truck, detachable container with opening and lockable side panels, and a mobile laboratory unit. This T. rex toy includes 3 minifigures and 2 dinosaur figures. Includes 3 minifigures: Zia and 2 guards, plus 2 dinosaur figures. Features a single-seater truck and a detachable trailer with a containment unit that has opening and lockable side panels, landing gear, plus a mobile medical unit and monitoring system with 2 transfusion leads. T. rex features posable limbs, head and snapping jaws. Weapons include a gun stud shooter and a shock prod. Unlock the containers side panels and stage a T. rex escape! Remove the mobile laboratory unit from the transporter and attach the leads to the dinosaurs to perform an emergency blood transfusion! This T. rex toy is suitable for ages 7-12. Truck measures over 3 (8cm) high, 5 (14cm) long and 3 (8cm) wide. Trailer with containment unit measures over 6 (16cm) high, 6 (17cm) long and 3 (9cm) wide. Tyrannosaurus Rex stands over 6 (17cm) high.

The Monthly Mini Model Build LEGO Instructions for the April 2018 Frog is now out! If you missed out the monthly build that happened earlier this month, you can use the instructions to rebuild the model. Pieces can be obtained from your LEGO collection, at your local LEGO Brand Retail Store Pick a Brick Wall or through Shop at Home.